Chalk Paint And Wood Stain

I think 2017 is the year for makeovers for us.

Chalk paint and wood stain.

Lightly sand with the 220 grit sandpaper over areas that feel rough to the touch. This paint over stain technique is not a stain at all but because you paint in one direction the base coat shows through in such a way to look like wood grains providing a subtle barn wood finish to an existing piece. For a matte finish use chalk paint and a polyurethane top coat. 7 comments home diy march 2 2017 may 21 2017.

Staining on top of chalk paint to create that wooden look. Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything walls kitchen cabinets metal wood and even fabric but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old. The more yellow the wood is the more purple you want your stain to be. Refinishing wood furniture with stain and chalk paint.

This will ensure the chalk paint is completely adhered to the surface. It is perfect for updating antiques creating a matte. First our master bathroom second our guest bathroom third these coffee tables. I have found over the past year the wonderful charm that can be added when you stain directly on top of the chalk painted surfaces.

You want the chalk paint to be cured before applying the protective coat. Allow to dry overnight. I scored the desk for 20 already had the gel stain on hand because i ve used it for other projects and a little goes a long way so all i needed to buy was the chalk paint and hardware. The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.

Sometimes you just want an aged weathered look. We haven t had much success refinishing wood furniture over the past year but i m happy to report. Apply with a high quality brush in a very thin coat. There are many gel stains out there but this is the only one i would recommend.

This whole project was about 40 in total. Wood stain in color of choice if i were to do this over i would select minwax dark walnut paint for table and chair bottoms. Chalk paint is a water based formula that will stick to almost anything. This is rarely available on amazon.

Another chalk paint option is annie sloan old white. If the paint feels a bit hard to put on you can dilute it with a little water. In case you are wondering i used rustoleum chalk paint in charcoal and general finishes java gel stain. Mix together napoleonic blue and burgundy in a bowl or paint tray until you reach an aubergine colour.

Amy howard chalk paint in linen is what i used.